The Comparative Analysis :
Citroen C3 BlueHDi 100 (14 - 17) vs. Citroen DS 3 VTi 120 Automatic (10 - 14)
€ 19,400
€ 19,900
€ 19,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The C3 BlueHDi 100 is 0.3 inches shorter, 0.5 inches wider and 2.6 inches taller than the DS 3 VTi 120.
C3 BlueHDi 100
DS 3 VTi 120
60
68
78.2
57.4
67.5
78.5
68 in
Width
67.5 in
78.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.5 in
60 in
Height
57.4 in
97.1
155.2
96.5
155.4
155.2 in
Length
155.4 in
97.1 in
Wheelbase
96.5 in
Vehicle Weight
C3 BlueHDi 100
DS 3 VTi 120
2557 lb
Curb Weight
2566 lb
3642 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3499 lb
Weight Difference:
9 lb
0.35 %
General
C3 BlueHDi 100
DS 3 VTi 120
S
Generation
S
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
4-speed automatic transmission
Engine
C3 BlueHDi 100
DS 3 VTi 120
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
98 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 6000 rpm
C3 BlueHDi 100
98 hp
118 hp
DS 3 VTi 120
187 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
118 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
C3 BlueHDi 100
187 lb‑ft
118 lb‑ft
DS 3 VTi 120
Performance
C3 BlueHDi 100
DS 3 VTi 120
118 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
11.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
538 ft
0.000 sec
C3 BlueHDi 100
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
DS 3 VTi 120
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26.09 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.75 lb/hp
C3 BlueHDi 100
26.09 lb/hp
21.75 lb/hp
DS 3 VTi 120
Fuel Economy / Emissions
C3 BlueHDi 100
DS 3 VTi 120
Fuel Economy
69 mpg
combined
36 mpg
C3 BlueHDi 100
69 mpg
36 mpg
DS 3 VTi 120
62 mpg
city
25 mpg
74 mpg
highway
47 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
823 mi
Range
471 mi
C3 BlueHDi 100
823 mi
471 mi
DS 3 VTi 120
Environmental Impact
70 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
125 kWh
C3 BlueHDi 100
70 kWh
125 kWh
DS 3 VTi 120
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
140 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
C3 BlueHDi 100
DS 3 VTi 120
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1085 lb
Maximum Payload
933 lb
8.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.1 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
